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Lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati. He previously led CBFC and is expected to guide India’s public broadcasting through digital transformation and evolving audience demands

Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, offering all-weather connectivity, boosting tourism and economy, and marking a milestone in the long-awaited rail link to Kashmir after decades of engineering challenges

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the 20-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on Thursday, with public services beginning May 2. The train is expected to reduce travel time, improve connectivity and provide a major boost to tourism and the local economy

N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a major growth engine for India, with plans to boost digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and position Andhra Pradesh as a leading data hub

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India’s first advanced 3D glass chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar, aiming to boost semiconductor innovation, jobs, and position Odisha as a global electronics manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Indian Railways has improved safety significantly through reforms and technology. Train accidents have dropped sharply over the past decade, with enhanced funding and policy focus contributing to a safer railway system for millions of passengers

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Indian Railways is upgrading train coaches with improved designs and toilets to enhance comfort and safety, while major redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station with AI surveillance and better facilities is progressing steadily

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Centre to establish a new railway division headquartered at Kazipet, citing mounting operational pressures on the Secunderabad division. In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, he highlighted Kazipet’s strategic location, freight potential, and recent infrastructure upgrades.

BRS Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra has urged Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to establish a railway division at Kothagudem, citing its historical importance, coal transport role and upcoming railway projects connecting multiple States

Indian Railways is enhancing affordable travel by expanding non‑AC general and sleeper capacity, offering 45% average concessions, and improving safety and infrastructure. Electrification exceeds 99%, track construction accelerates, and Dedicated Freight Corridors operate 480 daily freight trains, says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Semicon Mission 2.0 will focus on building a strong design ecosystem and supporting deep tech startups. He highlighted talent development, equipment manufacturing, and new opportunities for students in India’s growing semiconductor sector

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to fairly share revenue with content creators, including journalists, influencers, and researchers. Proposed IT rules also mandate labeling AI-generated content, strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in India’s digital content ecosystem

India has joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence. The move aims to boost economic security, deepen bilateral ties, and promote resilient, innovation-driven technology cooperation

India joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen resilient supply chains for critical minerals and AI. Officials, including Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted enhanced economic security and bilateral cooperation

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for crowd management issues at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after overcrowding, connectivity problems and theft complaints marred the opening day, which saw over 70,000 attendees at the global AI event

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that Aadhaar-based checks and cyber security measures helped deactivate 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs in 2025. Crores of bot requests were blocked to protect the e-ticketing system and ensure fair Tatkal bookings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal, including new Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting development in the region

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnessed the breakthrough of a 1.5-km mountain tunnel on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor in Palghar. The 508-km high-speed rail project, supported by Japan, will reduce travel time to under two hours

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has sought Central support to roll out an AI-powered Skill Census across the State. He briefed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the Mangalagiri pilot and sought backing for startups, AVGC-XR centres and IndiaAI expansion

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that fake news and AI-driven deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy, stressing the need for stricter legal frameworks. He said new rules mandate content takedown within 36 hours and consultations are underway on draft amendments